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Post by wendyladi on Mar 26, 2021 22:11:16 GMT
This sermon convicted me yet encouraged me so much. I am not bragging when I say I have no hold on this world, and have no desire to stay here one more second than I have to. I was diagnosed with Clinical depression 20 years ago and medical treatments have helped to a point but it is bad right now. My body is broken with disease, chronic and painful but not life-threatening, and my spirit is crushed. But to get through the days I have resorted to playing solitaire, or watching tv to drown out my hurt. I am going to start really praying all day if I have to. I also want to be able to say I want Jesus and not just the hurt to stop. But sometimes the hurt is all you can focus on. I do know with all my heart that I am saved and I know that I am getting a glorified mind and body in heaven and he will fix me and has forgiven my shortcomings. I know I can't earn my way to heaven by any measure. But I would like to feel like I did one last thing for the Lord since I feel like my life has been wasted so much. Please pray for me and above all pray Jesus comes quickly and all who will be saved will be saved soon.
I have been struggling with finding out the balance of how much I am understood and forgiven and how much God wants me to stop pity partying and get with the program. Understand I know I am completely forgiven but I feel so worthless and broken and sinful much of the time. I know Satan wants me to stay there so I am not useful to the kingdom but JD gave me hope. If I can't do another thing, I can pray with all my might. So that is what I am going to do.
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Post by morningstar on Mar 27, 2021 4:39:01 GMT
Wendy, He is right at the Door! Whenever one is feeling down and unworthy, or if were not measuring up to Christian standards, remember, God's list is a lot shorter than the one's we create. I always focus on this Scripture and it brings so much peace. Matthew 5:1-11
The Beatitudes
1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
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Post by wendyladi on Mar 27, 2021 8:01:33 GMT
Thank you, that helped so much. I am trying to drown out the lies and realize that I am loved and cared for no matter what I do and God does have pity on my situation. But this sermon gave me so much hope in that, when I don't know what to do for God and I am feeling worthless etc I can pray that those who are in position to witness will be given the right words and that I can pray that Jesus will return quickly. It never really occurred to me that my prayers could speed up the rapture. Also I am praying that God will put people in my path and show me how to introduce them to Him.
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Post by mary on Mar 27, 2021 20:27:41 GMT
You are on the right track, right there with just praying, praying more. I have been so blessed, encouraged by much more praying, trusting that every word of prayer is heard.
There must be a huge number of people who are alone, not near family, not getting out much that are like us.
I am so blessed to keep praying from a list of prayers I made, lifting up every individual I know, relatives, those from my past or their descendants, anybody I get near. Also on my list are many requests that the Lord will make things right in our society, that He will make right every wrong, that He will return evil upon those who are harming others and will not repent.
As I walk down the hall, I throw My arms up and rejoice. Things cross my mind, that He is Lord, that He loves us, that He will keep His promises and come for us soon. What a joy to praise Him and know that He is God.
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